West Africa on a plate – a dish that opens borders Wine with food is rarely thought of in West African cuisine – and that is exactly where the discovery lies. Chicken yassa is the national dish of Senegal and one of the most famous dishes in West Africa: chicken that is marinated overnight in […]
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West African chicken yassa with onions and lemon
07
May
May
Senegalese cuisine meets wine culture – a West African classic rediscovered Yassa Poulet is one of the most famous dishes in Senegal and West African cuisine in general: marinated chicken that is first grilled or roasted, then braised in a generous onion and lemon sauce – with mustard, chilli and a deep, almost caramelized onion […]
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Young carrots glazed with ginger honey and ricotta crostini
22
Apr
Apr
When vegetables take on the leading role – a vegetarian statement Finding the right wine accompaniment for a dish that seems modest at first glance is a special task. Wine with food here means taking the complexity of young vegetables seriously. Young carrots – with their greens, harvested before they have reached their full size […]
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Asparagus tagliatelle with white asparagus and truffle butter
15
Apr
Apr
Pasta meets spring – when two luxury products meet When you think of wine with food and pasta with truffle butter, you instinctively think of Burgundy – and you’re not wrong. But this post takes a detour via the South Tyrolean Alps, which is well worth it. White asparagus and black truffle butter are a […]
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White asparagus with lamb chop and mint yogurt sauce
13
Apr
Apr
Spring on a plate – when two seasons meet If you want to combine wine and food, you are faced with a particularly appealing task here: white asparagus and lamb chops are both seasonal products of spring, both with their own distinctive characteristics – the asparagus with its fine bitterness, the lamb with its typical, […]
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White asparagus with duck breast and orange jus
12
Apr
Apr
A liaison of contrasts – spring elegance meets fleshy depth Combining wine and food is rarely as appealing as it is here: White asparagus with its subtle bitterness and delicate sweetness meets tender pink roasted duck breast with a crispy layer of fat and an orange jus that combines acidity, sweetness and umami. The right […]
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White asparagus tarte tatin with goat’s cream cheese and honey
10
Apr
Apr
French finesse meets asparagus season – a sweet and savory tart with a difference Finding the right wine to accompany a dish like this tarte tatin is one of the most rewarding tasks for any wine lover. White asparagus, caramelized in butter and a touch of honey, on crispy puff pastry with creamy goat’s cream […]
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White asparagus with scallops and vanilla butter sauce
09
Apr
Apr
Elegance on a plate – asparagus and scallops as a festive spring duet White asparagus with scallops is one of the most festive dishes of the asparagus season. Wine with food is dedicated here to a suitable wine accompaniment for a festive meal that can hardly be surpassed in its elegance. The tenderness of the […]
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Green asparagus with poached egg and Béarnaise sauce
08
Apr
Apr
French classicism meets the elegance of the asparagus season Wine with food sometimes means fully embracing the great classics of French cuisine – and Béarnaise sauce is one of them. This velvety-rich butter sauce with tarragon and tarragon vinegar is one of the most sophisticated sauces in haute cuisine, yet it is the perfect accompaniment […]
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Asparagus risotto with white asparagus and black truffle
07
Apr
Apr
Creamy risotto as a stage for fine seasonal ingredients Wine with food sometimes means being inspired by the cuisine of northern Italy – and nowhere does this work as elegantly as with asparagus risotto. Finding the right wine to accompany this dish is an art in itself: the creamy Arborio risotto with white asparagus and […]
